Aldosterone/Plasma Renin Activity Ratio, LC/MS/MS QALREN
Method(s) | Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
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Synonym | Plasma Renin Activity, LC-MS/MS, ALDO/PRA Ratio, PRA, Primary Aldosteronism, Aldosterone, LC-MS/MS |
Components | Aldosterone, LC/MS and Plasma Renin Activity, LC/MS/MS |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube or Two 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tubes. |
Transport | 1.8 mL frozen plasma collected in a lavender (EDTA) top tube (Min: 0.8 Ml). * Collection Instructions * Collect a mid-morning blood samples after patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection. |
Stability | Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: 28 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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CPTCode | 82088, 84244 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |